Project Manager- Banking 40-54k

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Senior stakeholder exposure

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is recruiting a senior project leader for a major commercial banking transformation in Hong Kong. You will govern complex programs, balance budgets, and align multi‑discipline teams to strategic outcomes.

You will engage senior stakeholders across operations, technology, risk and compliance, driving change, ensuring readiness, and delivering high‑quality banking solutions on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years banking experience, ideally with exposure to business banking products
• Experience in lending, payments, wealth management, digital banking or customer lifecycle management
• Proven end-to-end project delivery experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project management and consulting services across system implementations, business process transformation, workflow optimisation, and re-engineering initiatives in commercial banking.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery against objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across units to maintain governance and effective execution.
• Prioritise project portfolios, optimise resource allocation, and oversee budget planning and utilisation.
• Drive change management activities, including impact assessments, adoption strategies, and business readiness planning.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Leverage emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve efficiency and cost.
• Lead and motivate project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Budget planning

Risk management

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree holder in a relevant discipline

Job description

• Lead and deliver project management and consulting services across system implementations, business process transformation, workflow optimisation, and re-engineering initiatives within the commercial banking environment.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery against agreed objectives.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across business units, operations, technology, audit, legal, and compliance functions to maintain strong project governance and effective execution.
• Partner with various business and functional teams to prioritise project portfolios, optimise resource allocation, and oversee overall budget planning and utilisation.
• Drive change management activities, including impact assessments, adoption strategies, and business readiness planning to support successful implementation outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices, leveraging innovation to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost improvements.
• Lead and motivate project teams to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed stakeholder expectations and business requirements.

• Lead and deliver project management and consulting services across system implementations, business process transformation, workflow optimisation, and re-engineering initiatives within the commercial banking environment.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery against agreed objectives.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across business units, operations, technology, audit, legal, and compliance functions to maintain strong project governance and effective execution.
• Partner with various business and functional teams to prioritise project portfolios, optimise resource allocation, and oversee overall budget planning and utilisation.
• Drive change management activities, including impact assessments, adoption strategies, and business readiness planning to support successful implementation outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices, leveraging innovation to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost improvements.
• Lead and motivate project teams to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed stakeholder expectations and business requirements.

Lead high-impact transformation projects in banking.Strong exposure to senior stakeholders and decision makers.

• Degree holder in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Minimum 8 years of banking experience, ideally with exposure to business banking products and banking operations.
• Experience in areas such as lending, payments, wealth management, digital banking, digital channels, or customer lifecycle management would be advantageous.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale projects is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a track record of delivering innovative solutions in fast-paced and agile environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, both written and spoken.
• Strong ownership mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding service and process excellence.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and business analysis practices.
• Demonstrated capability in executive and C-suite stakeholder management and communication.
• Able to identify required senior stakeholder support, present options clearly, and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Strong evidence of end-to-end project delivery experience and/or robust analytical capabilities.

Our client is one of Hong Kong's leading financial institutions with a long-established presence in the banking industry and a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive commercial and retail banking services. The organisation is actively investing in digital transformation, operational excellence, and customer-centric innovation, offering employees the opportunity to participate in large-scale strategic initiatives. With a collaborative culture and commitment to talent development, it provides excellent career progression and exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.

• Competitive monthly salary and benefits package.
• A chance to have a work life balance job.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the financial services industry.

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